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Apple Launches Web Podcasts, Apherus Unveils Energy Saving Foam, Microsoft Mandates 2FA for Azure, Lazarus Group Exploits Windows Flaw, and more...

(0:10): Apple Unveils 'Podcasts on the Web' for Seamless Streaming Across Devices (1:59): Swiss Startup Apheros Unveils Game-Changing Metal Foam to Slash Data Center Energy Use by 20% (4:03): Microsoft to Enforce Mandatory 2FA for Azure Sign-Ins Starting October 2024 in $20 Billion Security Push (6:15): Lazarus Group Exploits Windows Zero-Day Flaw, Targets Cryptocurrency and Aerospace Sectors (8:07): Fabric Cryptography Secures $33M to Revolutionize Cryptographic Processing with VPU Technology T...

Aug 20, 202411 min

Eric Schmidt Launches AI Drone Company, Woman Sues Google for $5M, Amazon UK Warehouses Under Scrutiny, OpenAI Resolves ChatGPT Outage, and more...

(0:10): Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Launches AI Drone Company to Aid Ukraine in Conflict with Russia (1:55): Florida Woman Sues Google for $5M Over Scam Crypto App, Claims Negligence on Play Store Security (4:00): Amazon UK Warehouses Face Scrutiny After 1,400+ Ambulance Calls in Five Years (6:01): OpenAI Resolves Widespread ChatGPT Outage in Under an Hour (7:15): Startup Sector Faces Crisis: High Closure Rates and Major Layoffs Amid Funding Shortages To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . F...

Aug 19, 202410 min

Overwatch 2 Season 12 Unveils Exciting Updates, Tencent Reports 8% Revenue Surge, Schmidt Blames AI Decline, Norway's Fund Hits $138 Billion, and more...

(0:10): Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Hero Juno, Reimagined Maps, and Exciting Battle Pass Rewards Await (1:51): Tencent Smashes Q2 Expectations with 8% Revenue Surge, Gaming and Streaming Drive Profit Boom (4:05): Eric Schmidt Blames Google's AI Decline on Remote Work Culture, Sparks Debate on Tech Industry Policies (6:11): Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Soars to $138 Billion Profit Driven by Tech Stocks (8:07): FTC Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews with New Rule; Violators Face $50,000 Fines To ...

Aug 15, 202411 min

Red Dead Redemption PC Tease, AI Diagnoses Diseases Accurately, Apple Dominates AI-PC Market, Google Wallet Introduces New Feature, and more...

(0:10): Red Dead Redemption PC Port Teased, Then Removed: Fans Abuzz with Speculation (1:41): Revolutionary AI Diagnoses Diseases with 98% Accuracy Using Tongue Color Analysis (3:38): Apple Leads AI-PC Revolution: 60% Market Share in Q2 2024, Future Shipments to Soar (5:50): Google Wallet Unveils 'Everything Else' Feature for Digital Passes with AI-Powered Enhancements (7:49): GPD Pocket 4: World's First Handheld PC with AMD Ryzen AI to Launch October 2024 To subscribe visit https://www.brief.ne...

Aug 14, 202411 min

Krafton Revives Tango Gameworks, Balderton Capital Raises 1.3B, Meta and UMG Combat AI Piracy, Apple's New In-App Purchase Rule, and more...

(0:10): Krafton Revives Tango Gameworks Post-Microsoft Closure, Retains Hi-Fi Rush Rights and Rehires Staff (2:01): Balderton Capital Raises $1.3B to Fuel European Tech Startups, Eyes AI and SaaS Growth (4:10): Meta and UMG Forge Multi-Year Deal to Combat AI Piracy and Boost Artist Compensation (6:21): Apple's New In-App Purchase Rule Forces Patreon Creators to Adapt or Lose Revenue (8:06): SEC Charges NovaTech Founders in $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme Targeting 200,000 Investors Globally To subsc...

Aug 13, 202411 min

Google Acquires Prompt Poet, Quantum Computing Faces Hurdles, Ransomware Hits Hospitals, Apple Unveils Vision Pro, and more...

(0:10): Google Acquires Prompt Poet: Revolutionizing AI with Low-Code Prompt Engineering (1:55): Quantum Computing Faces Noise, Scalability Hurdles Despite Optimism and Major Investments (4:15): Cyber Chaos: Ransomware Hits Hospitals, Hackers Target Smart Speakers, and Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion (7:01): Apple Unveils $3,499 Vision Pro, Eyes Cheaper Headset Amid Sluggish Sales (9:20): CrowdStrike Owns Up to 'Most Epic Fail' at Pwnie Awards, Pledges to Improve After IT Meltdown To subscribe vis...

Aug 12, 202412 min

UK Probes Amazon's AI Investment, Apple Eases App Store Rules, Vampire Survivors Hits PlayStation, Google and Meta Target Teens, and more...

(0:10): UK Antitrust Watchdog Probes Amazon's Investment in AI Startup Anthropic (2:09): Apple Eases App Store Rules Amid EU Pressure, Introduces New Fee Structure (4:16): Vampire Survivors Launches on PlayStation with All Content and DLC on August 29 (6:01): Google and Meta Caught Targeting Teens with Instagram Ads on YouTube, Violating Policies (7:53): Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Launches with Advanced Security, Dual CPU Cores, and Lower Power Consumption at $5 To subscribe visit https://www.brief.new...

Aug 09, 202410 min

Sony Boosts Gaming Revenue Forecast, Reddit Exceeds Revenue Expectations, Windows Update Flaws Exposed, Chinese Tech Giants Stockpile Chips, and more...

(0:10): Sony Ups Gaming Revenue Forecast After Strong Q1; PS5 Sales Dip, Bungie Faces Layoffs (2:35): Reddit Surpasses Revenue Expectations, Achieves Profitability with AI and New Monetization Strategies (4:47): Critical Flaws in Windows Update Exposed: Downgrade Attacks Could Undermine System Security (6:28): Chinese Tech Giants Stockpile Samsung HBM Chips Ahead of U.S. Export Restrictions (8:33): Proton VPN Unveils Stealth Protocol and Expanded Network to Combat Global Internet Censorship To s...

Aug 08, 202411 min

X Sues Major Advertisers, Disney+ and Hulu Prices Rise, Advanced Humanoid Robot Unveiled, Amazon Bedrock Enhances AI Tools, and more...

(0:10): X Sues Major Advertisers and GARM Over Alleged Boycott, Musk Declares 'War' (2:07): Disney+ and Hulu Prices Rise Amid Streaming Struggles; New Features and Content Expansion Announced (3:49): Figure Unveils Advanced Humanoid Robot for Factory and Home Tasks, Backed by Tech Giants and BMW Partnership (5:32): Amazon Bedrock Advances AI with Cost-Effective Context Caching and Customization Tools (7:56): Google to Reveal Pixel 9 Series, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Watch 3 on August 13 To sub...

Aug 07, 202410 min

Apple Launches iOS 18 Beta, Google Found Guilty of Antitrust, Musk Sues OpenAI and CEO, OpenAI Delays Watermarking Tool, and more...

(0:10): Apple Unveils iOS 18 Beta with Distraction Control, Gears Up for iPhone 16 Launch (2:15): Google Found Guilty of Antitrust Violations, Faces Potential Breakup (4:28): Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and CEO: Claims Deception, Profit Motive Betrayal, and Ethical Breaches (6:30): OpenAI Delays AI Text Watermarking Tool Amidst Internal Debate and User Trust Concerns (8:01): TikTok to Permanently Remove Reward Feature in Europe Amid EU Crackdown on Social Media Practices To subscribe visit https://www...

Aug 06, 202410 min

Apple Unveils iPhone 16, Neuralink Trials Enable Thought Control, Chinese Hackers Infect Devices, Nvidia Blackwell AI Chips Delayed, and more...

(0:10): Apple to Unveil iPhone 16 Series on Sept 10, 2024, Despite Delayed Apple Intelligence Features (2:08): Neuralink's Second Human Trial: Paralyzed Patients Control Computers with Their Thoughts (4:05): Chinese Hackers Compromise ISP, Infect MacOS and Windows Devices via DNS Poisoning Attack (6:23): Nvidia's Blackwell AI Chips Delayed by Design Flaws, Impacting Major Clients Like Amazon and Google (7:52): EV Charging Woes: New Policies Aim to Cut Wait Times Amid Surging Demand To subscribe ...

Aug 05, 202410 min

Apple Surpasses Revenue Expectations, Amazon Q2 Revenue Misses Target, Meta Shares Soar After Earnings, Intel Cuts 15000 Jobs, and more...

(0:10): Apple Surpasses Revenue Expectations with $85.78B, Driven by Record Services Growth; iPhone Sales Dip Slightly (2:18): Amazon's Q2 Revenue Misses Wall Street's Mark; Stock Drops 7% Despite Doubling Profits (4:46): Meta Shares Soar 9% After AI-Driven Ad Revenue Boosts Q2 Earnings (6:52): Intel to Cut 15,000 Jobs, Suspend Dividends in $10 Billion Cost-Saving Plan (8:51): Google Chrome Unveils AI-Powered History, Lens, and Shopping Features for Enhanced User Experience To subscribe visit ht...

Aug 02, 202411 min

Nothing Phone 2a Plus Launches, Xbox Unveils Sky Cipher Controller, Audi Unveils Luxury A6 E-Tron, Sony Partners with NFL, and more...

(0:10): Nothing Phone 2a Plus Launches with MediaTek 7350 Pro, 50MP Camera, and Enhanced Display for $399 (2:11): Xbox Reveals Stunning Sky Cipher Controller with Nostalgic Transparent Design and Eco-Friendly Packaging (3:54): Audi Unveils A6 E-Tron: Luxury EV with 543 HP, Cutting-Edge Tech, and Fast Charging (5:53): Sony Teams Up with NFL: Hawk-Eye Tech to Revolutionize Officiating and Fan Experience by 2025 (7:50): Google Cracks Down on Deepfake Porn: New Measures Slash Exposure by 70% To subs...

Aug 01, 202410 min

Meta Pays 1.4 Billion, Amazon Liable for Product Recall, Tesla Recalls 1.85 Million Vehicles, Canva Acquires Leonardo.ai, and more...

(0:10): Meta to Pay Record $1.4 Billion to Texas for Unauthorized Facial Recognition Use (2:02): Amazon Held Liable for Recalling Hazardous Third-Party Products, CPSC Rules (4:03): Tesla Recalls 1.85 Million Vehicles Over Software Glitch Causing Hood Alert Failures (5:55): Canva Acquires Leonardo.ai to Revolutionize AI-Driven Design for 190 Million Users (7:53): UK Regulators Probe Google's Investment in AI Startup Anthropic for Antitrust Concerns To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . For ...

Jul 31, 202410 min

AMD Unveils Fluid Motion Frames 2, Apple TV Plus Explores Ads, Global Digital Trade Agreement Reached, Critical Flaw Exposes Millions, and more...

(0:10): AMD Unveils Fluid Motion Frames 2: Lower Latency, Improved Compatibility, and Enhanced Performance (2:03): Apple TV Plus Considers Ad-Supported Tier to Compete with Netflix and Disney+ (4:21): Global Digital Trade Agreement Reached by 91 Nations; U.S. Opts Out Over Security Concerns (6:20): Critical OAuth-XSS Flaw Exposes Millions to Data Breaches via Hotjar and Other Sites (8:26): Salesforce Boosts AI Performance by 6,500% with Amazon SageMaker Integration To subscribe visit https://www...

Jul 30, 202411 min

Musk Shares Deepfake Video, Synchron Integrates ChatGPT, CRAM Chip Transforms AI Energy Use, Google Keeps Third-Party Cookies, and more...

(0:10): Elon Musk Shares Deepfake Video of Kamala Harris, Sparking Misinformation Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election (2:06): Synchron Integrates ChatGPT into Brain-Computer Interface, Revolutionizing Communication for ALS Patients (4:07): Revolutionary CRAM Chip Slashes AI Energy Use by Over 2,500 Times (6:13): Google Reverses Course: Third-Party Cookies to Stay in Chrome Amid Privacy Sandbox Overhaul (8:08): Samsung's New 'AutoBlocker' Enhances Mobile Security Against Unauthorized Apps and Malware...

Jul 29, 202411 min

Video Game Performers Strike, Google AI Revolutionizes Math Competitions, Revolut Secures UK Banking License, Google's Gemini Flash AI, and more...

(0:10): SAG-AFTRA Video Game Performers Strike Over AI Protections After Failed Talks with Major Studios (2:02): Google AI Achieves Medal-Level Performance at International Mathematical Olympiad, Transforming Future of Math Competitions (4:11): Revolut Secures UK Banking License, Eyes $45 Billion Valuation and Major Financial Growth (6:26): Google's Gemini 1.5 Flash AI: Faster, Smarter, and Safer with Global Expansion (8:51): North Korea's Andariel Targets Global Sectors with Espionage and Ranso...

Jul 26, 202412 min

FTC investigates 'Surveillance Pricing', Lviv Cyberattack Freezes City, GM Shifts Focus to Chevy Bolt, Clio Secures $900M Funding, and more...

(0:10): FTC Investigates 'Surveillance Pricing'; AI-Driven Personalized Pricing Raises Consumer Protection Concerns (1:29): Cyberattack Freezes Lviv: FrostyGoop Malware Shuts Down Heating for 600 Buildings Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions (2:58): GM Halts Robotaxi 'Origin,' Shifts Focus to Autonomous Chevy Bolt Amid $583M Charge and Market Impact (3:51): Canadian Legal-Tech Giant Clio Secures $900M, Eyes IPO After Record Funding Round (5:26): AMD President Victor Peng to Retire in August 2024; Share...

Jul 24, 20247 min

Evire Transforms Asset Management, AI Sparks Urgent Regulation Call, Microsoft Outage Delays Surgery, Decentralized AI with Blockchain, and more...

(0:10): Evire Revolutionizes Asset Management with New Blockchain-Based RWA Framework and Smart Contracts (2:07): Surge in AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Sparks Urgent Call for Stronger Regulations (3:47): Global Microsoft Outage Delays Lifesaving Brain Surgery for Terminal Cancer Patient (5:15): Decentralized AI: Transforming Development with Blockchain for Privacy, Cost Efficiency, and Transparency (6:47): Airbnb Scandal: Hidden Cameras in Rentals Expose Guests' Privacy, Thousands of Images ...

Jul 22, 20249 min

OpenAI and Microsoft launch GPT-4o, Diablo 4 Expansion Revealed, Revolutionary LLMs Transform Processing, NeRF Inpainting Revolutionizes Visual Creation, and more...

(0:10): OpenAI and Microsoft Launch GPT-4o Mini: Affordable AI Model Dominates Competitors (2:43): Diablo 4 Unveils 'Vessel of Hatred' Expansion with New Spiritborn Class and Spirit Guardians (4:47): Revolutionary LLMs: GPT-4 and Beyond Transform Text, Image, and Audio Processing (6:34): New Generative NeRF Inpainting Technique Revolutionizes 3D and 4D Visual Content Creation (8:50): Dyson Unveils $499 OnTrac Headphones with 55-Hour Battery and 2,000 Color Combos To subscribe visit https://www.b...

Jul 19, 202411 min

Elon Musk Moves HQs, Apple Teases iOS 18 Upgrades, Anthropic Launches Claude 3.5, Tech Giants Face Backlash, and more...

(0:10): Elon Musk Relocates X and SpaceX HQs to Texas Amid Controversial LGBTQ School Law (2:09): Apple Unveils iOS 18 Beta, Teases Major Upgrades for iPhone 16 and 17 Pro Max (4:31): Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI App Launches in India, Rivals ChatGPT and Google Gemini (7:00): Tech Giants Face Backlash for Unauthorized Use of YouTube Subtitles in AI Training (8:55): Elon Musk Endorses JD Vance for VP, Sparks Debate Over Tesla's Future and Silicon Valley's Shift to Trump To subscribe visit htt...

Jul 18, 202411 min

2024 JavaScript Trends, DOJ shuts down Russian campaign, Meta bans 'Zionist' as Hate Speech, Ubisoft's Star Wars Game Release, and more...

(0:10): 2024 JavaScript Trends: Embracing New Tools, Efficient Coding, and Enhanced Performance Techniques (2:47): DOJ Shuts Down Russian AI-Driven Propaganda Campaign on Elon Musk's X Platform (4:40): Meta Bans "Zionist" as Hate Speech in Crackdown on Antisemitism, Critics Warn of Stifling Free Speech (6:17): Star Wars Outlaws: Ubisoft Unveils Groundbreaking Open-World Game for August Release (8:15): Oura Labs Unveils AI-Powered Health Coach Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Ring Launch To subscribe vi...

Jul 10, 202411 min

Nothing Unveils CMF Phone, Apple's Transformative AI Model, Reddit user spots Tesla Update, Samsung Faces Historic Strike, and more...

(0:10): Nothing Unveils Customizable CMF Phone 1 and Smartwatch in India; Pre-orders Start July 8 (2:17): Apple's 4M-21 AI Model Sets New Standard in Generative AI, Transforming Industries and Raising Ethical Questions (4:46): Reddit User Spots Secret Tesla Model Y Refresh in Pasadena, Hinting at Major 2025 Update (6:45): Samsung Faces Historic Strike: Union Demands Better Pay Amid Soaring Profits (8:28): Microsoft Adds Spell Check & Autocorrect to Notepad After 41 Years, Amid Windows 11 Upd...

Jul 09, 202411 min

Apple Approves Epic Games Store, Google's AI Boom Raises Emissions, Samsung Reveals New Galaxy Devices, Apple Watch Series 10 Launches, and more...

(0:10): Apple Approves Epic Games Store in EU Amid Legal Battles Over Monopolistic Practices (1:29): AI Boom Drives Google's Carbon Emissions Up 50% in Five Years, Raising Environmental Concerns (3:27): Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and First Smart Ring at Paris Event (5:15): Apple Watch Series 10 to Feature Larger Displays, Slimmer Design, Launching This Fall (6:58): Elon Musk's Texas Gigafactory to House World's Largest AI Supercomputer, Saving 20 Billion Trees To subscribe visit ...

Jul 08, 20249 min

Proton's Secure Document Editor, Quantum-Proof IoT Security Model, Bezos to Sell $5B Shares, Nintendo Rejects AI in Development, and more...

(0:10): Proton Launches Encrypted Document Editor for Ultimate Privacy in Cloud Storage (1:45): New Quantum-Proof Security Model Unveiled to Shield IoT Networks from Future Cyber Threats (3:27): Jeff Bezos to Sell $5B in Amazon Shares Amid Record Stock Surge, Retains 8.8% Ownership (5:30): Nintendo Rejects AI in Game Development to Protect Creative Integrity, Focuses on Next-Gen Console (7:03): Mountain West Secures $125M to Lead Global Quantum Tech Innovation, Create 10,000 Jobs To subscribe vi...

Jul 04, 20249 min

Robots with Lab-Grown Brains, Xbox Live Global Outage, DNEG Secures $200M Investment, Runway AI Unveils Gen-3 Alpha, and more...

(0:10): Breakthrough: Robots with Lab-Grown Brains and Human Skin Push AI Boundaries (2:00): Global Xbox Live Outage: Error Code "0x87DD0033" Blocks Sign-Ins, No Fix Timeline Announced (3:32): DNEG Secures $200M Investment to Revolutionize Visual Effects with AI and Expand in Abu Dhabi (5:28): Runway AI Unveils Gen-3 Alpha: Hyper-Realistic Video Generation for Just $1 (7:22): Brazil Halts Meta's AI Data Use, Citing Privacy Concerns and Imposes Daily Fines To subscribe visit https://www.brief.new...

Jul 03, 202410 min

Alvin's Linux User Management Script, Linux Systems Face RegreSSHion Threat, Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, Nintendo Delays Switch 2, and more...

(0:10): New Bash Script by Alvin Ndungu Revolutionizes Linux User Management for HNG Interns (2:19): Critical OpenSSH Flaw "RegreSSHion" Threatens 14M Linux Systems: Patch Now to Prevent Remote Code Execution (4:14): Global IndiaAI Summit 2024: Pioneering Ethical AI in New Delhi This July (6:16): Nintendo Delays Switch 2 to March 2025 to Combat Scalping and Ensure Ample Supply (8:14): Samsung Expands Galaxy AI to 16 Languages, Plans More Additions by Year's End To subscribe visit https://www.bri...

Jul 02, 202411 min

SK Group Invests in Innovations, Sony Cuts 250 Jobs, Apple AirPods with Infrared Cameras, Australian PM criticizes Meta, and more...

(0:10): SK Group and SK Hynix Commit $132.4 Billion to AI and Semiconductor Innovations (2:21): End of an Era: Sony Cuts 250 Jobs, Phases Out Optical Disc Production Amid Digital Shift (4:16): Apple's New AirPods to Feature Infrared Cameras for Enhanced AR and Health Tracking (6:26): Australian PM Slams Meta for Ignoring Social Media Harm on Kids' Mental Health (8:12): Congress Unites Against TikTok: National Security Fears Ignite Debate Over Ban or Sale To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news...

Jul 01, 202411 min

Google Translate Adds 110 Languages, Microsoft and Amazon Unite for Xbox Cloud Gaming, TIME Partners with OpenAI, SpaceX Valued at $210 Billion, and more...

(0:10): Google Translate Adds 110 New Languages, Extends Reach to Over 614 Million Speakers (2:04): Microsoft and Amazon Unite to Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Fire TV Sticks (3:51): TIME Partners with OpenAI to Boost ChatGPT with 101-Year Archive (5:34): SpaceX Valued at $210 Billion Amid Tender Offer, Surpasses ByteDance and OpenAI in Private Tech Race (7:44): US Indicts Russian Hacker for Cyberattacks; $10M Reward Offered Amid Rising Threats to 2024 Olympics To subscribe visit https://www.brief....

Jun 28, 202410 min

ByteDance and Broadcom 5nm Chip Collaboration, Indonesia Battles Lockbit Ransomware, Palworld Hits 25M Players, Rafel RAT Targets Android Devices, and more...

(0:10): ByteDance Teams with Broadcom on 5nm AI Chip for TikTok Amid US-China Tensions (1:30): Indonesia Battles Cyberattack: Lockbit Ransomware Disrupts Airports, Services Amid $8M Demand (3:19): Palworld Surpasses 25 Million Players; Hints at PlayStation 5 Release with Sakurajima Update (4:58): Rafel RAT Malware Targets 3.9 Billion Android Devices in Global Cyberattack Campaigns (7:13): Major Record Labels Sue AI Startups for $150K Each Over Copyrighted Music Use To subscribe visit https://www...

Jun 25, 202410 min
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